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Individual tax filing

Filing your Form 1040 federal income tax return.

Deadline

April 15, 2025 is the deadline to file and pay taxes.

File for free

File your taxes for free online with IRS Direct File or IRS Free File. Or file in person if you qualify.

How to file: step by step

Follow these steps to file your taxes.

Extension

Get an extension to October 15 to file your taxes. Pay by the April deadline to avoid penalties and interest. You may have more time to file if you were affected by a disaster situation.

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Identity protection PIN (IP PIN)

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Forms

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Taxpayer identification number (TIN)

To file federal taxes, you need a taxpayer identification number (TIN).

Life events

Employment, marriage and divorce, family size, retirement, disasters and other life events can affect your taxes.

After you file

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